What Kennesaw State costs
Kennesaw State University charges $5,808 a year in published tuition and fees for Georgia residents, about $2,904 a semester, and $17,736 a year for students from other states, about $8,868 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,008 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,993 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Kennesaw State
For fall 2024, Kennesaw State University received 34,680 applications and admitted 23,995 students, and 9,117 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1000 and 1220.
What Kennesaw State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Kennesaw State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 503 |
| Business Administration and Management | 329 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 311 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 272 |
| Computer Science | 261 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 260 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 212 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 192 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Visiting Kennesaw State
Plan a visit through the college's own pages: Admissions · Campus tours and visits.
Colleges near Kennesaw State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, Georgia: about 21 miles away
- Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia: about 22 miles away
- Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia: about 22 miles away
- Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia: about 22 miles away
- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia: about 22 miles away
- Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia: about 23 miles away
Colleges like Kennesaw State
Large public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Florida International University, Miami, Florida: 39,508 undergraduates
- University of Maryland–College Park, College Park, Maryland: 30,760 undergraduates
- University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida: 59,146 undergraduates
- George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia: 27,752 undergraduates
- Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina: 23,300 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate? 69.2% for fall 2024: 23,995 of 34,680 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Kennesaw State University? $5,808 a year for in-state students and $17,736 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Kennesaw State University? About 41,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Kennesaw State University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1000–1220.
What is the campus setting at Kennesaw State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kennesaw State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Kennesaw State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
